Five Local Music Acts You Need To Check Out
Sam Haw Staff Writer As I enter my fourth year at UNCG, I have been reflecting on the changes I have seen in the local music scene. Many excellent bands have broken up over petty drama, acts have blown up and moved away, and now it seems like everyone I know has a vaporwave or trap project on Soundcloud. Despite all of this, Greensboro has … Continue reading Five Local Music Acts You Need To Check Out
A Glimpse into An Artist’s Mind: Bre Forbes
Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer Brianna Forbes, or favorably known as Bre, is currently an MA student of The Graduate School of Visual and Performing Arts at UNCG. Not too long ago, the North Carolina native earned her undergraduate degree in Media Studies, studying film, radio and television, with a minor in dance here at UNCG, graduating in the class of 2015. Today, Bre is also … Continue reading A Glimpse into An Artist’s Mind: Bre Forbes
Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Sitting in a movie theater seat, waiting in anticipation for one of the best books in the world to be put on the big screen can usually go one of two ways: good or bad. Putting books on a screen has always been a thing, but nowadays it seems to be a lot more popular. With it comes a lot of … Continue reading Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons
Taylor Swift: Culture Vulture
Catie Byrne Features Editor Taylor Swift has a new image, and wants everyone to know about it. Throughout her career, Swift has gone through a myriad of stylistic and musical changes, from cultivating the image of country music’s darling, to pop-superstar and now, Swift is coming out with an edgier image and sound for the release of her upcoming album, “Reputation,” on Nov. 10. With … Continue reading Taylor Swift: Culture Vulture
Take Back The Night
Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer “Take back the night” is a cathartic evening where members of the UNCG community speak out against sexual abuse and violence by sharing their personal experiences. This event is organized and supported by Alpha Chi Omega and the Wellness Center. TBTN is a part of “The Clothesline Project” which is a week long form of awareness where donated shirts are written … Continue reading Take Back The Night
Fresh Melt
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For those who didn’t know, August is both National Sandwich Month and National Panini Month. But don’t get it twisted: there is a distinct difference between the two, and as a self-proclaimed connoisseur of bread-based-delicacies, I will be your guide for differentiating the two. A sandwich, generally speaking, is a term that can be used to describe any meal in which … Continue reading Fresh Melt
Clothesline Project
Rachel Funk Staff Writer How often do we think about domestic abuse? Incest? Rape? Maybe the thought passes when we hear a story about it on the news among the other terrible happenings in the world right now. Maybe we see it online as we browse the internet. How often do we think about the innocent people these acts of violence affect? Most people know … Continue reading Clothesline Project
“Articulate” at Revolution Mill
Curtis Hoffman Staff Writer Last year, the Weatherspoon Museum expanded its exhibitions into the newly generated space at the Revolution Mill. The WAMRev program was the first of many collaborations between the Revolution Mill and the Weatherspoon Museum, its first exhibit, “Articulate” by James Marshall. Marshall is a Raleigh-based artist, who is also known as Dalek, and has been active since the mid 90s’. Located … Continue reading “Articulate” at Revolution Mill
Satirist’s Corner – Studying Styles For All Occasions
Cason Ragland Staff Writer It’s a world of truck drivers. We’re all too busy cruising in our own lanes with no words for each other besides those we share through our small electronic boxes. How is the contemporary college pupil believed to accomplish both their studies and their external affairs? Maybe you’re dating a very handsome man who wears a sports coat over a graphic … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Studying Styles For All Occasions
President Trump’s Answer to Afghanistan
Chris Funchess Staff Writer On Aug. 21, President Donald Trump addressed the nation on his Administration’s policy towards Afghanistan. The speech marked a vision of an independent Afghanistan and a victory in the now-16-year-old war. The speech was quite a contradiction; to many, they viewed it as a fulfillment of President Trump’s campaign promises, while to others, it marked a return to the status quo … Continue reading President Trump’s Answer to Afghanistan
